The 5-Man Army
Un esercito di cinque uomini
“They're riding to a trainload of Mexican gold... and they don't care how many killings it takes to get there!”
Synopsis
At the behest of local revolutionaries, a mercenary enlists four specialists in various combat styles to help him rob a Mexican Army train carrying $500,000 in gold.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Five Man Army (Original Theatrical Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-09-11
Top Cast
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Peter Graves
Dutchman
Bud Spencer
Mesito
James Daly
Capt. Nicolas Augustus
Nino Castelnuovo
Luis Dominguez
Tetsuro Tamba
Samurai
Claudio Gora
Manuel Esteban
Daniela Giordano
Maria
Annabella Andreoli
Perla the Mexican girl
Carlo Alighiero
Capt. Gutierrez
Giacomo Rossi Stuart
One of Gutierrez' Officers
Dan Sturkie
Carnival Barker
José Torres
Mexican Spy
Marino Masé
Railroad Man
Luigi Bonos
Priest (uncredited)
Omero Capanna
Mexican Soldier (uncredited)
Bruno Ariè
Mexican Soldier (uncredited)
Paolo Figlia
Mexican Soldier (uncredited)
Franco Pasquetto
Mexican Soldier (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 20, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- Dario Argento
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- Un esercito di cinque uomini
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Tiger Film, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Taylor
Dario Argento
Ennio Morricone
Enzo Barboni
Sergio Montanari
Roberto Palaggi, Italo Zingarelli
Department Leadership Roster
Don Taylor
Director
Dario Argento
Screenplay
Italo Zingarelli
Producer
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Enzo Barboni
Director of Photography
Sergio Montanari
Editor
Luciano Sagoni
Costume Design
Enzo Bulgarelli
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The 5-Man Army
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The 5-Man Army about?
At the behest of local revolutionaries, a mercenary enlists four specialists in various combat styles to help him rob a Mexican Army train carrying $500,000 in gold.
Who directed The 5-Man Army?
The 5-Man Army was directed by Don Taylor.
Who stars in The 5-Man Army?
The principal cast of The 5-Man Army includes Peter Graves, Bud Spencer, James Daly, Nino Castelnuovo, Tetsuro Tamba.
When was The 5-Man Army released and how long is it?
The 5-Man Army was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The 5-Man Army?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The 5-Man Army was composed by Ennio Morricone.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The 5-Man Army?
The 5-Man Army holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).